The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology & Innovations, led by Minister Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has accepted to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure.
In response, the government has set up a special committee to determine the new pricing structure, and a September 21 deadline has been established for finalizing the reduction plan.
At a press conference on Friday, September 5, the minister announced the breakthrough and revealed that while the process to revise pricing is underway, it will take nearly 24 days to complete.
This development marks a significant shift from earlier tensions. The government had previously issued a stern ultimatum, demanding MultiChoice cut prices by 30% by September 6 or face suspension of its broadcasting license, a directive backed by daily fines of GHC 10,000 for non-compliance, which had already accumulated to around GHC 150,000.
He further disclosed that the fines accrued over the past 24 days since the directive took effect would also be collected.
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